Bucky Irving

Bucky Irving

22-Year-Old Running BackRB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Irving is a skilled player, both as a runner and receiver, and he was highly productive at both Minnesota and Oregon. The question of his NFL viability is less certain, as Irving tumbled to the fourth round of the 2024 Draft after posting disappointing numbers at the combine. Fellow former Pac-12 back Myles Gaskin could be a cautionary tale -- Gaskin was an exceptionally productive four-year player at Washington, yet in the NFL a lack of power and speed has caught up to him. Following a 4.55-second 40 time at 192 pounds, Irving heads to the NFL with some of the same concerns. He's unlikely to challenge incumbent starter Rachaad White in any meaningful way, but Irving could earn a change-of-pace role in an offense that otherwise lacks backfield talent. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $4.75 million contract with the Buccaneers in May of 2024.
Impressive rushing day in loss
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
November 10, 2024
Irving rushed 13 times for 73 yards and a touchdown and secured all three targets for 14 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. He also recovered a fumble.
ANALYSIS
Irving outpaced Rachaad White by three carries and 42 rushing yards while adding his fourth rushing TD of the season on a 12-yard run early in the fourth quarter. Irving's carry total was the second highest of his young career, and he now has six straight games with multiple receptions. The 2024 fourth-round pick should enjoy a solid complementary role at minimum in a Week 12 road matchup against the Giants following a Week 11 bye.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Bucky Irving's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
24.0%
 
Positive Run %
86.5%
 
% Yds After Contact
57.5%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.9
 
Rushing TD %
4.2%
 
Touches Per Game
12.2
 
% Snaps w/Touch
47.5%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-7.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.30
 
% Team Air Yards
-3.8%
 
% Team Targets
8.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-2.8 Yds
 
Catch Rate
92.9%
 
Drop Rate
3.6%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
9.7
 
% Targeted On Route
21.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.42
 
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Giants pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
The bars represents the team's percentile rank (based on QB Rating Against). The longer the bar, the better their pass defense is. The team and position group ratings only include players that are currently on the roster and not on injured reserve. The list of players in the table only includes defenders with at least 3 attempts against them.
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Overall QB Rating Against
95.9
 
Cornerbacks
111.4
 
Safeties
87.9
 
Linebackers
60.6
 
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2024 Bucky Irving Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Bucky Irving's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 9"
 
Weight
195 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.55 sec
 
Vertical Jump
29.5 in
 
Broad Jump
115 in
 
Bench Press
0 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
29.50 in
 
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Cleared to play Sunday
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
November 8, 2024
Irving (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Limited again Thursday
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Toe
November 7, 2024
Irving (toe) was limited at Thursday's practice.
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Begins week as limited
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Toe
November 6, 2024
Irving (toe) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.
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Nets 80 all-purpose yards in loss
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
November 4, 2024
Irving rushed seven times for 24 yards and secured all three targets for 10 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Monday night. He also returned one kickoff for 46 yards.
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Suiting up Monday
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
November 4, 2024
Irving (toe) is listed as active Monday at Kansas City, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Most productive rookie back?
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
September 1, 2024
Dan Graziano of ESPN believes Irving could be the most productive rookie running back in 2024.
ANALYSIS
There's been considerable buzz that Irving could overtake Rachaad White as the lead back in Tampa Bay, so this wouldn't be all that much of a surprise -- particularly in a week running back class. Graziano points to White's inefficiency on the ground -- he's averaged only 3.7 yards per carry through two pro seasons -- and the fact that Irving has impressed during training camp to back up his assertion. His case is also strengthened by the fact that Panthers second-rounder Jonathon Brooks will begin the season on the PUP list as he continues to recover from a torn ACL.
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